family planning
India's Population Projected to Stabilize at 1.9 Billion by 2080 as Fertility Rates Continue to Decline
Dec 01, 2025 02:29 am CST
India is experiencing a significant demographic transition with the total fertility rate dropping from 3.5 in 2000 to 1.9 today, below replacement level. Experts predict population stabilization by 2080 at under 2 billion, driven by increased female education, wider contraceptive access, delayed marriages, and career opportunities for women. While birth rates decline, rising life expectancy creates new elderly care challenges that demographic experts are working to address.
Climate Change Influencing Young Americans' Decision to Delay or Forego Parenthood
Oct 30, 2025 12:30 pm CST
Recent studies reveal a growing trend among young Americans who are hesitant to have children due to climate change concerns. Research shows that over half of young adults question parenthood because of environmental worries, citing both the uncertain future their children would face and the significant carbon footprint associated with having offspring. This article explores various perspectives from individuals navigating the complex intersection of personal desires for family and environmental responsibility.
Climate Anxiety Drives Young Americans to Reconsider Parenthood: The Environmental Impact of Having Children
Oct 29, 2025 12:37 am CST
A growing number of young Americans are choosing to remain childless due to climate change concerns, weighing both the future their children would face in a warming world and the environmental impact of adding more humans to the planet. Studies show more than half of young adults cite climate anxiety as influencing their reproductive decisions, reflecting a significant shift in how environmental considerations are affecting major life choices.
Exploding Housing Costs Linked To Steep Drop In US Birth Rates: Report
Sep 23, 2025 12:33 pm CST
The US birth rate hit a record low in 2024, with high housing costs cited as a key reason for the ongoing decline in fertility.
US Women Narrowed Pay Gap With Men By Having Fewer Kids
Sep 17, 2025 01:08 am CST
In the mid-1980s, women were making only 65% as much as men for every hour of paid work.